Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

Greiner Bio-One Americas; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Greiner Bio-One Americas seeks a Legal Counsel, Americas to support the Head of Legal & Compliance across North and South America. This hands-on role offers day-to-day legal and compliance ownership in a regulated, manufacturing-driven environment, with on-site work in Monroe, NC.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risk, and help maintain the group’s compliance program across the region, partnering with the business for practical

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree
• US bar admission required (NC preferred)
• 3–7 years post-qualification experience in contracts, risk, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the Americas region.
• Advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risk for day-to-day operations.
• Assist in maintaining and implementing the group’s compliance program.
• Support external counsel and regulatory inquiries as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Advisory to business

On-site work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About The Role

Greiner Bio-One, N.A. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Americas to support the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas across the Greiner entities operating in North and South America. This is a broad, hands‑on role for a commercially minded attorney who wants real ownership of day‑to‑day legal and compliance work in a regulated, manufacturing‑driven environment.

Greiner Bio-One, N.A. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Americas to support the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas across the Greiner entities operating in North and South America. This is a broad, hands‑on role for a commercially minded attorney who wants real ownership of day‑to‑day legal and compliance work in a regulated, manufacturing‑driven environment.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risk, and help maintain and implement the group’s compliance program across the region - partnering directly with the business to turn legal analysis into clear, practical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

LEGAL ADVISORY & CONTRACTING

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the Americas region.
• Assess and advise business leaders on the legal and compliance risks presented by commercial arrangements.
• Advise business units on legal and compliance risk in day‑to‑day operations, including U.S. employment laws (with a focus on NC, TX, and PA).
• Support contract lifecycle management and maintain the regional contract database.
• Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and distill it into actionable guidance for the business.

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

• Advise on competition, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law as applicable to the region.
• Support implementation and monitoring of group compliance policies.
• Assist with internal investigations and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and help deliver compliance training.

EXTERNAL COORDINATION

• Manage relationships with external counsel under the direction of the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas.
• Support responses to regulatory inspections and inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Strong academic record, including undergraduate and law degrees (JD or equivalent).
• Admission to a U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission strongly preferred.
• 3 to 7 years of post‑qualification legal experience, including commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Sound legal judgment and the ability to translate legal analysis into clear, practical business advice.
• Willingness to work on‑site at our Monroe, N.C. office at least four days per week, and travel to sites in Pennsylvania and Texas on an as‑needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some law firm or Big Law experience and training.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, medical device, diagnostics, or other regulated business.
• Familiarity with FDA and/or medical device regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR/IVDR).
• Working proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or German, and international or cross‑border experience.

Key Competencies

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical skills, business‑partnering instincts, and comfort working directly with commercial teams.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritize effectively.
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.